PAIN AND SUFFERING WILL BRING ABOUT A DEEPER INTIMACY

Why do you continue to ask the questions when the answer has already been given and lies within your heart? You know the answers before you even finish asking. It is enough for you to know here that through pain and suffering comes deeper intimacy and maturity in Me. 

So soon the rest will be revealed, but let this be enough for now. There is much more to surrendering all than you ever imagined, yes. This is a truth within itself. I will tell you again, not that you need reminded, My yoke is easy, My burden light. Lay down your spirits of heaviness for the garments of praise. There is much wisdom to be learned in this. My Kingdom does not operate as this one does. To gain with Me is to lose everything here. To continue to respond to all I present here in a carnal way with intellect, reasoning, and emotions only delays the progress you would have if you simply gave Me your all. 

Have I disappointed yet? Have not the past sorrows turned to joy? Have I not created many things beautiful from the ashes of your experiences? Have I not been true to My Word? You reason, you speculate, you presume and you carry expectations. In doing these things you set yourself up for failure, hurts and disappointments. I spoke this to you years ago and I say it again. Respond to each moment in time with this simple question. 'What is the most loving response I could have in this moment?' Is this not wisdom? I would that you would only concern yourselves with now. Worry not about what comes next, your help comes from Me, residing inside of you. Have I not told you many times past that the road would become much narrower before I come? You are responsible for all I have taught you. Rest on My promises. 

All around you must unravel and be sifted. Remember however, you cannot be shaken or moved as I remain the solid rock and foundation. There will be times, yes, when things in this realm will not appear to reflect this. However, yours is a Kingdom perspective, correct? From here you have been taught that this must be so. The storms of this life are permitted in order that you know Me intimately as your Anchor. I assure you, I have joined you in your heartaches, and your tears are My tears. Together, let Us usher in a new day, a glorious reign of united souls as Heaven inhabits earth. 

YAHUSHUA

1 Peter 4:12-19King James Version (KJV)

12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:

13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

14 If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.

15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters.

16 Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.

17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?

18 And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?

19 Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.

Matthew 11:30

30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

Isaiah 61:3

3 To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.

Matthew 10:39

39 He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.

Psalm 121:2

2 My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.

Luke 10:27

27 And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.

IF I COULD SAY JUST ONE THING TO YOU RIGHT NOW..

Do you believe that I am who I say I am?  

..then trust Me.

Exodus 3:14King James Version (KJV)

14 And God said unto Moses, I Am That I Am: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I Am hath sent me unto you.

Proverbs 3:5

5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Do you believe that I am the Creator and Source 

of all?

..then know that I have a plan for all you endure 

and I will provide for all your needs.

1 Corinthians 8:6

6 But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.

Jeremiah 29:11

11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

Philippians 4:19

19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Do you believe that in Me you will find the 

answer to all your problems?

..then stop trying to take control of situations and 

circumstances that are not your concern.

Psalm 37:7

7 Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him.

Do you believe that My grace is sufficient not just for some things, but My grace is enough for all things?
..then come to Me in humility and surrender and believe, and it shall be so for you.


2 Corinthians 12:9

9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Do you believe that My ways are higher than your ways?
..then lay down your mind and lay down your will.

Isaiah 55:8-9

8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.

9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

Do you believe that I have come to make all things new?
..then stop visiting the past and living in yesterday for its day is far gone.

Revelation 21:5

5 And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.

Do you believe My fire of refinement and purification are meant for your highest good, and that I am faithful to complete the good work in you that I have begun?
..then embrace your trials, your suffering and your heartaches, and thank Me for allowing you to partake of My sufferings.

1 Peter 1:7

7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ.

Philippians 1:6

6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 4:13

13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

Do you believe that I know the heart of every man, and there is nothing you will experience that I have not?
..then know that victory is won with Me and you are never given more than you can endure.

Jeremiah 17:10

10 I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.

1 Corinthians 10:13

13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

Do you believe I hear the cries of your heart concerning the disobedience or lack of knowledge of Me of your loved ones?
..then remember what I have taught you-- the fervent effectual prayers of the righteous avail much.

Psalm 34:17

17 The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.

James 5:16

16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

Do you believe that the power of sin and death was defeated on My Cross that day on Calvary's hill?
..then stop walking around defeated, overwhelmed and weak. Walk in the power and authority bought for you that day with My life's blood.

1 Corinthians 15:26

26 The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.

Ephesians 1:7

7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace.

Do you believe that you are heirs to My Throne, My brothers and sisters, and My friends?
..then speak and act as kings and priests that your election may be sure.

John 15:14King James Version (KJV)

14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.

Romans 8:17

17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.

Revelation 5:10

10 And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.

Do you believe that I am not a respecter of persons and all are equal in My sight?
..then don't compare your works for Me or your walk with Me with another.


Acts 10:34

34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons.

Do you believe that I have all things in hand and that no evil will befall you?
..then don't fear the shadows in the dark of the night or the arrows that fly by day, for I have hedged you in on all sides and you will find shelter beneath My wing.

Psalm 91:10

10 There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.

Psalm 91:4-5

4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.

5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day.

Job 1:10a

10 Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side?

Do you believe that I am coming at any time now to take My own?
..then do not become slack concerning your intimacy with Me, remain sober and diligent and faithful.

1 Peter 5:8

8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.

Do you believe that you, yes YOU, are the most important person in the world to Me?
..I died for you. I died for your love. I died so you would love Me.

There is so, so much more I wish to reveal to your hearts individually. 

So if I could just say one thing to you right now, I would say

     BELIEVE

          BELIEVE

               BELIEVE..


YAHUSHUA

THE CLOSER WE COME TO HIS RETURN, THE MORE FURIOUS THE ENEMY ATTACKS

I am led to share a dream, or a night vision as I call it, when it is spiritual in nature. My younger daughter has experienced several prophetic dreams/night visions over the years, and it is my prayer that this one would be helpful to those who are also finding themselves attacked or accused by the enemy, those who have already chosen Yahushua, Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, but who are struggling with the spirits of attachment-- fear, doubt, anxiety, lack, uncertainty, unworthiness, i.e. basically any spirit that goes against the truth of who we are in Christ. 

My daughter has struggled over the last couple of years feeling that God has not been hearing her prayers and that she is not important enough to matter in many ways. She tends to be anxious over the smallest of things and has great fear of uncertainty. I believe this is why she is being targeted. When the enemy accuses us of being unworthy, or attacks us with condemnations that create doubt, fear, anxiety, etc... we can either choose to agree with the accusation or reject the accusation and rebuke the enemy by binding his words and casting him out.  It is very subtle and often we make comments and agree even without realizing that we are agreeing with an accusation or a suggestion from the enemy. When we do agree, we give the enemy legal right to enter our life and that allows him to harass us and establish a foothold, and in many cases a stronghold.  This is what I believe has happened with my daughter.  

If we know the Word, however, and the enemy's tactics-- that he will always accuse us, and often when we are at our weakest, then we can stand in the truth and the authority that we have been given as children of God, and immediately and confidently rebuke him by refusing to accept his accusation(s), binding them in the name of Jesus Christ and casting them out into outer darkness. This is very important. It does not matter if you have been a Christian for many years or have just recently accepted Christ as your Savior.  The darkness is ever increasing and the battle in the spirit is intensifying more than ever before. We must keep the full armor of God on and tightened at all times.  

If we believe that we may have agreed with an accusation from the enemy, then we need to ask the Holy Spirit to bring it to the light, reject and bind the accusation(s) in Jesus's Holy name, ask Him for forgiveness and pray that the breach in the wall of protection around us is sealed.  Claim victory over whatever is oppressing you, e.g. unworthiness, fear, doubt, anxiety, depression, etc... and believe and walk in the truth that Jesus came to set the captives free.  We must walk in His light and accept His truth.

I am a firm believer that nothing is coincidence, and feel part of the reason that this has occurred with my daughter is because we as a family have stepped up our spiritual warfare, praying and speaking boldly in opposition to the enemy and all of his plans against us, His believers, asking Father to cancel any and all requests satan has made against us as a family and all believers. After getting much more aggressive in this area, my daughter had this terrifying experience, but I pray this has made her aware of how easily satan can and will enter through a breach in the wall, through these familiar spirits, and she as well as all of us need to heed and grow from the message that Father has placed before us.  

DREAM/NIGHT VISION:

My daughter and our family were in a dark movie theater. The movie playing was about a marching band. There were very few people in the theater at the time.  We all saw a young girl get out of her seat and begin walking along the walls of the theater, and my daughter noticed that she was being lured away from the movie and became increasingly agitated. She then changed and her appearance transformed into something ugly, horrifying, and demonic. As the movie continued, more and more dark entities started to appear in the theater and my daughter became increasingly alarmed, but the rest of the family did not seem concerned. 

The scene then turned into a magnificently decorated banquet table adorned with gold and each plate beautifully arranged with the best food. The atmosphere was super-charged with love and beauty, peace and amazing colors, and all of our family and many others were seated around the table, while Jesus walked among us getting ready to partake of the Marriage Supper of the Lamb. Everyone's plate was full, except my daughter's whose plate was empty.  A woman sitting directly across from her pointed at her and said, ' I haven't seen you here before. You don't belong here.'

She then found herself back in the theater crying and begged all of us to leave, although we were all oblivious to what my daughter had been experiencing. We were enjoying listening to Jesus and celebrating in the spirit, but she had left the feast already.  I said,     don't worry Jesus is here, but she could not see Him. We decided to leave together, and as we headed toward the lobby, we saw many people displaying demonic activity and acting in very bizarre ways, as if they were completely possessed. Everyone in our family except my daughter were still unaffected by what she was experiencing, because our eyes were on Jesus. 

A force or the darkness then dragged her into a side room. Although she wanted to leave as quickly as possible, she felt as if she was helpless and had no choice. In the side room, a man stood in front of a large cauldron full of boiling water. The man told my daughter that she would have to help him, and he began to climb into the pot, even though his soul was fighting against the evil in the room that was possessing his body. My daughter also could not move, because the darkness had paralyzed her. The man switched from good to evil as he was trying to escape. The force then moved her hand to a lever and she still had no choice but to pull it.  As the man was lowering himself into the pot she could see a column of light or good inside of him.  Before he was consumed totally by the evil, he told her to put a mask on to keep her from becoming like all the others who were being consumed by the darkness.  

As she pulled the lever, black liquid poured through a pipe of sorts and in a snake like manner swirled around the pot, although it did not mix with it. It coiled all through the man and entered in through his mouth until he was completely over taken. She realized that evil had just found another host. The man then laughed hysterically because evil had won and my daughter found herself suddenly freed and began to run towards the rest of the family who was approaching a stair case. She tripped and woke up.

End of dream/night vision. 

There are several things the Holy Spirit revealed to me as soon as she told me about this experience. 

The theater represents the world and the assignment we believers have been given for the Kingdom. We are lights in a dark place, and the movie about the marching band was our training and marching orders for these last days. Jesus appeared and was seen by all members of our family, except my daughter, who is having a hard time not believing the lies of the accuser. Everyone but my daughter in our group represents the family of believers who know who they are in Christ and have their hearts and eyes completely focused on Jesus, without being distracted by the world and what is going on around us. We cannot take our focus off of Jesus, not in this late hour. 

The young girl who was being lured away represents those who are  overly influenced by the world, allowing sin to remain in their lives, thus opening a breach for the enemy to gain a foothold. The Holy Spirit revealed that in these end times, many people will be lured and fall away from holiness, righteousness and Godly living. Many are even the luke-warm church, living a life full of compromise and idolatry for the things of this world.  

*When my daughter was turned away from the banquet table, she had believed the lies of the enemy that she was not worthy to be there and therefore ran away from Jesus instead of running to Him. She had been present and seated, but as she looked at her plate, she saw it as empty. The woman represented my daughters fears and beliefs of lack of worthiness. 

*Being lured into a dark room, even though she really didn't want to go, represents the feeling of hopelessness that we all have experienced at one point or another in our lives, when we believed the enemy's lie that there was no other option.  

*The scene of watching the man descend into the black boiling liquid is what is happening to millions and millions of souls as they descend further and further into unholy and sinful living until they become completely consumed and submerged. At that point, the enemy has control over them and manipulates them to serve only his purposes. My daughter could not pull her hand away from the lever because of the familiar spirits at work in her life, causing her to accept the lie that she had no choice. She felt powerless to stop the evil, even though in her heart she knows that she belongs to the King.

Father has given me the understanding and asks all believers to take this vision and its messages very seriously.  The darkness that is overcoming this earth is powerful and many who are not grounded in the Word and intimate with God will be deceived and swept away.  Do not underestimate the powers of the enemy. We are to keep the full armor of God on 24 hours a day, never removing it, and keeping it tightened so that we are ready to respond in truth and authority when the enemy attacks. He will never stop accusing us until he is finally destroyed, but we know who we are-- the children of a living God who has given us all power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and bind the enemy in His Holy name.  The enemy must flee at the name of Jesus Christ, Yahushua, and our words and prayers are powerful indeed. Let this motivate us to step up the warfare, as we are now in the battle of a lifetime. Never forget that we are more than conquerors in Jesus, but the battle is in our minds and the power to overcome is in our hearts and in our words. 

Search out the scripture(s) to know the truth and the promises that we are to walk in. Pray powerfully in the spirit. Cover your families and loved ones constantly with the blood of Jesus. Be alert and sober minded, diligent and focused. Always guard your hearts and minds to make sure that you do not agree with the enemy's accusation(s). There is always a lesson in what Father allows in our lives, and more revelation is revealed, the more you seek Him in all things.

Love and shalom,

Julie

Ephesians 6:10-18King James Version (KJV)

10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

Luke 10:18-20King James Version (KJV)

18 And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.

19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.

1 Peter 5:8-9King James Version (KJV)

8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.

IT IS IN THE BROKENNESS OF THIS LIFE THAT I AM MOST POWERFUL

Persevere My little ones, persevere, that the trials that test you may strengthen your faith. These are permitted, not to wear you down, but rather to propel you towards a deeper level of faith, a stronger and stronger dependency on Me, the Author and Creator of all. 

Remember,  I have begun a work in you that I am faithful to complete. I do not wish for you to fall into complacency nor despair at the fiery trials ever present. Embrace the stretching I permit, for in doing so, I will further mold and fashion you more and more into My image. Your journey in Me is to make you fluid and pliable, vulnerable to My every spiritual nuance, ever ready to receive the continual increase and anointing I have reserved for Mine own. Please My loves, I counsel you not to resist My training. So very soon, you will have the understanding that you so desperately pray for. You must trust Me in My perfect design. Could a Father not provide only the best for His children? 

It is in the brokenness of this life that I am most powerful. Darkness is defeated. Do not keep this world's perspective.    What I must do in judgment, I do out of the greatest love and mercy for My creation. I take each one of you and place you intimately on your specific path, knowing that in your full surrender, you walk in the completeness of all that has been purposed for you from before time was.

Do you see that I in you and you in Me is perfect harmony? It is in this place that My greatest work is done. Go deeply within children, deeply into the recesses of My heart and you will have My peace. 

This is My promise. 

I do not delay My coming. Your race is nearly complete!

YAHUSHUA

Romans 5:3-5King James Version (KJV)

3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope:

5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

James 1:3King James Version (KJV)

3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

Psalm 62:5-8King James Version (KJV)

5 My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.

6 He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.

7 In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.

8 Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.

Philippians 1:6King James Version (KJV)

6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

1 Peter 4:12-14King James Version (KJV)

12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:

13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

14 If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.

Psalm 139:14King James Version (KJV)

14 I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.

Genesis 1:27King James Version (KJV)

27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

Psalm 34:18King James Version (KJV)

18 The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

John 17:23King James Version (KJV)

23 I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.

Hebrews 10:37King James Version (KJV)

37 For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.